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Centre 404 was started by volunteers in 1951 and it is our volunteers who still play a key role in supporting us and the work we do.

We currently work with approximately 121 volunteers and offer a variety of different roles to get involved in from helping out at our Friday Night Social where over 70 service users attend to being a Buddy to someone and spending a few hours with them a week to offer companionship.

Interested in volunteering?

Please check out our diverse range of volunteer roles here . Volunteering is popular so please be advised that not all our roles are available at all times. Therefore please send an initial Expression of Interest (EOI) email to Volunteer@Centre404.org.uk. We can then advise what is available and send the volunteer joining forms to you.

Q&A

1) Can you name some of the activities that volunteers typically get involved in at Centre 404?

– Volunteers support our Independent Living Centres, our Children’s and Adults’ Clubs, including the Friday Night Social Disco. They may join in craft, baking and sport sessions. Some volunteers support at reception or assist in data gathering and analysis.

2) How often will I need to volunteer at Centre 404?

– The hours are set to suit the volunteers and their commitments. They can be weekly set hours, monthly or volunteers can attend one-off events.

3) Can international students / short term exchange student also volunteer?

– Everyone is welcome to come along and register to volunteer.

4) How long would it take to become a volunteer?

– It will take around 2-3 weeks to go through the sign-up and training process.

Let’s make a difference together for people with learning disabilities or/and autism and their families! 💙 Please reach out to us for more information!

For Volunteers Testimonials please see below:

Rachel has been volunteering with Centre 404 since January 2020

I like being on reception because I like talking to people on the phone. I like it even better when I am able to help with their query. I have been bringing Dora, with me since she was a very little girl in a bag! She is very popular, loves going into the garden with Alexa at lunchtime and is very keen to greet everyone who comes by. Dora would love to be in charge of reception and sometimes behaves as if she is.

Rachel, Volunteer
Guide and encourage you

I joined Centre 404 at a career break in my life. I knew I wanted to give some of my life and work experiences back to others.

My first days at the group were daunting, but the management and other volunteers are terrific in supporting you through this process, always there to guide and encourage you.

Centre 404 has given me confidence and a lift I hadn’t been expecting. You do these activities thinking it’s solely to help others, but what suddenly becomes apparent is how much it helps you.

Rupert, volunteer
I gained valuable skills from volunteering

I was attracted to volunteer at Centre 404 as loved the whole vibe of the organisation, really friendly, positive and empowering and supporting people. I was looking for reception and administrative experience to help get back into work, and as a direct result of volunteering at Centre 404 after 4 months got four interviews and two job offers. I now work as a Service Administrator with ‘Help on Your Doorstep’, a community partner organisation of Centre 404.

Lesley, volunteer